Area code 803
Area code 803 serves Columbia and nearby parts of South Carolina, including Rock Hill, Sumter and Aiken. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 839 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 803 at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Main city | Columbia |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 839 |
Cities in 803
- Columbia
- Rock Hill
- Sumter
- Aiken
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call an 803 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for an 803 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 803 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 803
What time zone is area code 803?
Area code 803 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 803?
Area code 803 is in South Carolina. Its main city is Columbia, and it also covers Rock Hill, Sumter and Aiken.
What are the legal hours to call an 803 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 803?
839 covers the same area as 803, so numbers in the same town can have either code.